Peony Painting

Painting Watercolor Layers with Pink

In This Course You Will Learn:

🌸 How to paint with a monotone palette of pinks.


🌸 Identify shadows and highlights as shapes.


🌸 Mix colors, and paint the proper value for each shape.


🌸 Blend lines into the shapes to create shadows that will create contrast, and make the highlights really pop! (This means no outlining.)

Want to hear more on what you can expect from this course?

Watch the 1st module below and find out!

Content Curriculum


  Prerequisite
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  Introduction
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  The Drawing the Composition
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  Masking Out
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  Painting the Peony
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  Final Details
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  Painting the Background
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  Critique
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  Conclusion
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Your Instructor


Tracy Lizotte
Tracy Lizotte

Hi, I'm Tracy!

I'm a watercolor artist from Southern Maine, United States.

I have a passion for painting with watercolors, and teaching others the traditional fine art techniques that have been passed down to me.

I'm here to help you develop your own unique style, while learning how to draw, paint, and sell your art!

Want to learn more about me, and my journey to becoming a professional artist? Check out my About Page.


Frequently Asked Questions


Will I need to buy pink paint for this watercolor?
Yes you might if you don't already have a tube or pan of pink. I recommend getting Opera Rose and/or Quinacridone Magenta.
When does the course start and finish?
This course is a self-paced course, which means you get to go through it at a time that fits your schedule.
How long do I have access to this course?
This course is only available to members in the D.W. Studio, or The Art Academy. Members will have access to this course until they cancel their subscription.
What do I need for supplies?
All supplies are explained in the foundational watercolor course, Watercolor Painting for Beginners, in the: Intro to Tools and Workspace module, which you also get access to when subscribing to either the D.W. Studio or Art Academy.

Are you ready to zoom in really close to paint the vibrant layers of a Peony?


This is an advanced watercolor course and cannot be purchased as a stand alone product.


Advanced courses are available to artists who subscribe to The Art Academy.